Ohio State Welcomes No. 3 Wisconsin

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1 OHIO STATE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Fawcett Center, 6th Floor 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, Ohio OHIO STATE WOMEN S HOCKEY RELEASE Feb. 13, 2015 Ohio State Welcomes No. 3 Wisconsin The teams will faceoff Friday and Saturday at the OSU Ice Rink SCHEDULE/RESULTS Date Opponent Time/Result 10/03 New Hampshire W, /04 New Hampshire W, /10 Wisconsin L, /12 Wisconsin L, /17 Bemidji State W, /18 Bemidji State W, /31 St. Cloud State W, /01 St. Cloud State W, /07 Minnesota State W, /08 Minnesota State W, /11 Mercyhurst L, /14 Minnesota L, /15 Minnesota L, /21 North Dakota T, /22 North Dakota L, /28 Robert Morris W, /05 Minnesota Duluth T, /06 Minnesota Duluth L, /19 Bemidji State W, /20 Bemidji State W, /03 Penn State W, /04 Penn State W, /09 St. Cloud State W, /10 St. Cloud State W, /16 North Dakota L, /17 North Dakota L, /30 Minnesota T, /31 Minnesota L, /06 Minnesota State W, /07 Minnesota State W, /13 Wisconsin 6:07 p.m. 02/14 Wisconsin 4:07 p.m. 02/20 Minnesota Duluth 7:07 p.m. 02/22 Minnesota Duluth 1:07 p.m. 02/27 WCHA Quarter Finals 2 TBA 02/28 WCHA Quarter Finals 2 TBA 03/01 WCHA Quarter Finals 2 TBA 03/06 WCHA Final Faceoff 3 TBA 03/07 WCHA Final Faceoff 3 TBA 03/14 NCAA Quarter Finals 2 TBA 03/15 NCAA Quarter Finals 2 TBA 03/21 Frozen Four 4 TBA 03/22 Frozen Four 4 TBA 03/23 Frozen Four 4 TBA All times are listed in Eastern Time 2 Top seeds will host 3 Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks, N.D. 4 Ridder Arena, Minneapolis, Minn. Home games denoted in bold COLUMBUS, Ohio The Ohio State women s hockey team ( , WCHA) will look to build on a two-win sweep last weekend when it hosts third-ranked Wisconsin at 6:07 p.m. ET Friday and 4:07 p.m. ET Saturday at the OSU Ice Rink in Columbus, Ohio. A critical series on the hockey side, as the Buckeyes fight for home ice in the WCHA playoffs, the team will also take time to spread awareness for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Friday evening and recognize six outstanding seniors following the game on Saturday. FOLLOW ALONG Fans unable to make the trip to Columbus have a variety of ways to follow the action. Scoring updates will be available from the Buckeyes official Twitter The matchup will also be available for streaming through Buckeye Vision ($). PARKING NOTE With a plethora of events in the area scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, fans attending the hockey game are encouraged to plan accordingly. A parking map can be found at: SENIOR STANDOUTS Sara Schmitt THE TEAMS Record , WCHA Record , WCHA Goals Per Game Goals Per Game Goals Allowed Per Game Goals Allowed Per Game Power Play Power Play % Penalty Kill Penalty Kill % Ohio State will honor six members of the 2015 senior class Saturday following the game. A contingent of leaders on and off the ice, the class has been a part of 66 wins and has set a high standard for the program academically, combining for 16 Ohio State Scholar-Athlete accolades. Leaving their footprints at Ohio State beyond the confines of the OSU Ice Rink, the group has rallied to support a number of causes in their community, such as Team Impact, Buckeye Buddies, the 2nd and 7 Foundation and many, many more. No. 19, forward Danielle Gagne is a native of Brampton, Ontario. She has played in 140 games for the Scarlet and Gray, scoring 31 goals and adding 36 assists for 67 points. An Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, she is on pace to graduate with a degree in psychology. Following her time at Ohio State, Gagne plans to complete a 4000-mile bike ride from Baltimore, Md. to San Francisco, Calif. to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. No. 10, defenseman Kara Gust, from Orland Park, Ill., is a two-time assistant captain for the Buckeyes. After spending two years at Quinnipiac University, Gust transferred to Ohio State and made an immediate impact during her sophomore campaign. A consumer and family financial services major, she will be a three-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete. ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Women s Hockey Contact... Ashley Albertson albertson.9@osu.edu Cell: Official Web site...ohiostatebuckeyes.com Facebook... OhioStateWomensHockey Twitter...@OhioState_WHKY OhioStateBuckeyes.com

2 No. 6, forward Taylor Kuehl is a native of Minnetrista, Minn. She has played in 140 games at Ohio State. The 2014 Team Academic Award recipient, she has 82 career points, with 34 goals and 48 assists. Her point total ranks among the Top 15 on Ohio State s all-time scoring list, as well as Top 10 in points achieved by a forward. A strategic communications and consumer science major, Kuehl will be a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and three-time WCHA Scholar-Athlete when her Buckeye career comes to a close. No. 20, defenseman Kari Schmitt, from Canton, Mich., is a two-time assistant captain for the Buckeyes. She has garnered 75 points as a Buckeye, including 21 goals and 54 assists in 124 career games. Schmitt will graduate with her degree in information systems as a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and three-time WCHA Scholar-Athlete. No. 22, defenseman Sara Schmitt is a native of Canton, Mich. and the team s captain this season. With 80 points scored on 14 goals and 66 assists, she ranks in the Top 10 on Ohio State s all-time scoring list for points earned by a defenseman, as well as Top 10 in assists. An information systems major, Schmitt will close her Buckeye career as a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and three-time WCHA Scholar-Athlete. No. 7, forward Kayla Sullivan from Flower Mound, Texas, has played in 139 games for the Scarlet and Gray, scoring 10 goals and adding 14 assists for 24 points. Potentially a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and three-time WCHA Scholar-Athlete, Sullivan will graduate with her degree in finance. EDS AWARENESS NIGHT Friday evening the Buckeyes will raise awareness for a very important cause, EDS. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a genetic defect in the connective tissue, which provides support to many body parts such as the skin, muscles and ligaments. At this time, research indicates EDS is prevalent in 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 5,000 people. There is currently no cure for the disorder. In accordance with the Buckeyes Care initiative, members of the women s hockey team encourage fans to wear white to showcase their support. A table will be set up in the lobby, with representatives passing out information regarding EDS and Buckeyes Care t-shirts. Kathryn Selfe, who was diagnosed with EDS, will perform the National Anthem before the game. Buckeyes Care, in partnership with AEP, Kroger and Dispatch Media Group, is a program that highlights the positive spirit and goodwill alive in our community - Buckeyes helping Buckeyes. The collaborative initiative highlights how Ohio State student-athletes, coaches and corporate community partners are making an impact in Central Ohio and beyond. SELFE SIGNS WITH BUCKEYES Erin Selfe, a fifth-grader at Liking Valley Intermediate, was adopted by the Buckeyes through Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit organization that matches children with life-threatening illnesses with college sports teams. Selfe is battling EDS. Signing her honorary letter of intent at a press conference, Selfe became an official Ohio State Buckeye following Ohio State s home matchup vs. Minnesota earlier this season. It s honestly the biggest honor to have Erin as a member of our team, Sullivan said. We re so thankful to be able to carry this relationship out for the rest of the year. SULLIVAN HOCKEY HUMANITARIAN AWARD NOMINEE Sullivan was recently announced as one of 15 nominees for the 2015 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. The honor is bestowed annually to college hockey s finest citizen - a studentathlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership in volunteerism. Finalists for the Hockey Humanitarian Award will be announced in February. The 2015 recipient will be recognized in a ceremony on Friday, April 10 as part of the NCAA Men s Frozen Four in Boston. LAST TIME OUT: MINNESOTA STATE Most recently, the Buckeyes battled Minnesota State in Columbus last weekend. Ohio State put together a solid effort Friday evening to down the Mavericks 3-2, before completing the series sweep with a 6-0 win on Saturday afternoon. Game One Ohio State 3, Minnesota State 2 In game one, the Buckeyes withstood a late offensive push from Minnesota State to down the Mavericks, 3-2. Rookie Lauren Spring posted the game-winner on a power play in the third period, after MSU previously tied the game earlier in the stanza. Game Two Ohio State 6, Minnesota 0 In game two, the fourth line comprised of Bryanna Neuwald, Maggie Rothgery and Katie Matheny contributed four goals and five assists for the Buckeyes. Matheny and Rothgery both totaled two goals, while veterans Kendall Curtis and Taylor Kuehl also added goals. BADGER BITS Wisconsin claimed five of six points at home against Minnesota Duluth last weekend, earning a shootout win on Friday before skating away with a 5-0 win on Saturday. The squad will finish Top 2 in the WCHA standings, clinching the position after its win on Saturday. A defensively sound team, the Badgers have killed 90 of their 93 penalties this season, leading the nation with a conversion rate of.968. They also hold opponents to an average of 1.07 goals per contest, while goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens is second in the country in shutouts with 11 this season. In turn, she is third in the nation in goals against average (1.13) and fourth in save percentage (.942). On the offensive end, Wisconsin has one of the nation s top offenses, averaging 3.47 goals per game. HOCKEY HISTORY First Year All-Time Record (Years) ,.464 (15) WCHA Record (Years) ,.428 (15) WCHA Tournament Record ,.390 (15) AHCA All-Americans... 5 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top 10 Finalists... 6 Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalists... 2 WCHA Player of the Year... 1 WCHA Defensive Player of the Year... 1 WCHA Student-Athlete of the Year... 2 WCHA Rookie of the Year... 2 All-WCHA Selections WCHA All-Tounament Selections AWCHA Scholar-Athlete Selections Academic All-Big Ten At-Large Selections OSU Scholar-Athletes Facility...OSU Ice Rink Ice Size/Capacity x85/800 TEAM FACTS Head Coach...Nate Handrahan, 4th season Twitter Alma Mater, Year... Niagara, 00 Career Record (Years) Record at Ohio State (Years) (3) WCHA Record (Years) (3) WCHA Tournament Record Assistant Coach... Carson Duggan, 2nd season Alma Mater, Year...St. Lawrence, 09 Assistant Coach...Keith Maurice, 2nd season Alma Mater, Year...Norwich, 02 Hockey Office Phone Number Letterwinners Returning/Lost... 17/5 Returners: 9 Forwards, 7 Defensemen, 1 Goaltender Lost:: 1 Forward, 3 Defensemen, 2 Goaltenders Newcomers... 8 Newcomers: 4 Forwards, 2 Defensemen, 2 Goaltenders Overall Record (.473) 2013 Conference Record /5th UNIVERSITY FACTS Location...Columbus, Ohio (pop. 1.5m) Founded Enrollment... 51,818 (Columbus campus)... 59,091 (all campuses) Nickname...Buckeyes Colors... Scarlet (PMS 200) and Gray (PMS 429) Mascot... Brutus Buckeye Director of Athletics... Eugene Smith President...Dr. Michael Drake Faculty Representative...John Bruno Conference...Big Ten / WCHA The Seniors GENERAL INFORMATION 2

3 Rookie Annie Pankowski leads the team with 34 points on 15 goals and 19 assists. BUCKEYES VS. BADGERS The Badgers hold a lead in the all-time series with the Buckeyes. Earlier this season, Wisconsin proved to be a handful for Ohio State in its first road and conference tilt of the season, as the Buckeyes were blanked by the Badgers, 6-0, in game one and fell by a score of 3-0 in game two. I think it was a tale of two games on Friday and Sunday, Ohio State head coach Nate Handrahan said following the initial matchup. On Sunday, we played a much better game. In the first period, we came out and played with some grit, the way we needed to. SPRING NAMED WCHA ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Spring, a freshman forward for the Buckeyes, garnered WCHA Rookie of the Week accolades, the conference announced Tuesday. Spring leads Ohio State s freshmen class with four goals and four assists for eight points this season. Her game-winner vs. Minnesota State on Friday was the second of the season for Spring, who ranks 10th among freshmen in the WCHA in scoring. She is one of six rookies in the conference to tally multiple game-winners so far this season. BUCKEYES OUT FRONT Ohio State holds a record of when leading after the first period of play and a standing when ahead after two periods. On the flip side, the Buckeyes are when behind after the first period and when trailing to end the second period. The Scarlet and Gray have scored first in 19 games this season and are with the opening goal. THE CONFERENCE CHASE The Top 4 finishers in the conference standings earn home-ice advantage for the WCHA playoffs and currently seven points separate the third- through sixth-place teams. Ohio State (37 points) fell to fifth after its series with North Dakota, but picked up much needed points vs. the Gophers and Mavericks. Minnesota Duluth ranks third in the conference standings with 42 points, while North Dakota (41 points) stands fourth. Bemidji State is chasing the Buckeyes in sixth with 35 points overall. SCORING STATS Ohio State is led in scoring by Kuehl and sophomore standout Claudia Kepler. Both have contributed 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points. In Ohio State s previous two series vs. Minnesota and Minnesota State, Kuehl has tallied three goals and an assist for four points. A balanced scoring attack overall, 21 players have recorded one or more points for the Buckeyes this season. Team captain Sara Schmitt has recorded four goals and 15 assists for 19 points on the season. She ranks sixth on Ohio State s all-time list for scoring by a defenseman with 80 career points. With six more points, Schmitt will pass Emily Hudak for fifth all-time. Kari Schmitt, on the other hand, stands eighth on the list with 75 career points. In the WCHA, Sara Schmitt ranks fourth among defensemen in points (19) and assists (15), as well as ninth in goals (4). Kari Schmitt follows at eighth in the conference in points (18) and assists, as well as sixth in goals (5). In all, Ohio State s defensive unit ranks fifth in the nation for scoring defense. Buckeye defenders have posted a total of 62 points on 13 goals and 49 assists. BLOCK PARTY Sophomore Alexa Ranahan has registered a teambest 50 blocks, which ranks ninth in the WCHA and 21st nationally among defensemen. Averaging 1.67 blocks per game, Ranahan is joined on the backend by a Buckeye defensive core credited with 183 blocks and 6.10 blocks per game this season. BETWEEN THE PIPES Redshirt junior Stacy Danczak has suited up in 15 games this season, earning a goals against average of Against MSU, Danczak recorded 12 stops overall. She has seven wins on the season, with three losses and three ties. With a save percentage of.929, Danczak ranks 13th in the nation, as well as sixth in the WCHA. Rookie goalie Kassidy Sauve has started in 17 games in goal for Ohio State and holds a record of The Whitby, Ontario, native retains a save percentage of.924 and a goals against average of Sauve s total of six shutouts ranks seventh nationally and third in the WHCA. Among her freshmen peers, Sauve is third in the nation. Against MSU, Sauve was credited with 14 stops. Both Buckeye goalies Sauve and Danczak rank in the Top 10 in the conference in terms of save percentage. Danczak is sixth, while Sauve is seventh. THE ROOKIES Seven freshmen joined the Buckeye roster this season - Dani Sadek (Lakeville, Minn.), Alison Gasuik (Buffalo, N.Y.), Jessica Dunne (O Fallon, Mo.), Julianna Iafallo (Eden, N.Y.), Lauren Spring (Kelowna, B.C.), Alex LaMere (Albertville, Minn.) and Kassidy Sauve (Whitby, Ontario). Offensively, the class is led by Spring, who has four goals and four assists for eight points in 30 games played. Iafallo has Kayla Sullivan also suited up in all 30 games, contributing four points on a goal and three assists. FIVE COMMIT TO JOIN BUCKEYES Five exceptional student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to enroll at The Ohio State University and play hockey for the Scarlet and Gray, women s hockey head coach Nate Handrahan announced. The contingent includes two forwards Madison Field and Dana Rasmussen, as well as three defensemen Lauren Boyle, Jincy Dunne and Mikaela Gardner. Two players hail from the state of Minnesota, while Missouri, Ontario and Illinois are also represented. The group is set to join the team in Fall RASMUSSEN FINALIST FOR MS. HOCKEY AWARD Radmussen has been named a finalist for the 2015 Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award, Let s Play Hockey recently announced. The recognition is issued to the top senior female high school hockey player in Minnesota. The five finalists for the award are featured in this week s edition of Let s Play Hockey, while the winner will be announced at a banquet on Feb. 22. TICKETS, GET YOUR TICKETS Tickets for the premiere postseason events in college hockey the WCHA FINAL FACE-OFF and the Frozen Four - are both on sale now. The 2015 WCHA FINAL FACE-OFF, which will determine the league s playoff champion and recipient of its automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament, will be held March 7 and 8 at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. All-tournament packages or single-session tickets can be purchased at the Ralph Engelstad Arena box office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by calling or online at ticketmaster.com. ON TO THE NEXT ONE Ohio State closes the regular season on the road, taking on Minnesota Duluth in Duluth, Minn. Feb

4 OHIO STATE ROSTERS Numerical Roster NO. NAME POS. HT. CL./ELG. HOMETOWN LAST TEAM 2 Cara Zubko Defenseman 5-8 Jr. Precevile, Saskatchewan Pursuit of Excellence 5 Breanne Grant Defenseman 5-8 So. New Liskeard, Ontario Toronto Aeros 6 Taylor Kuehl Forward 5-8 Sr. Minnetrista, Minn. Mound Westonka 7 Kayla Sullivan Forward 5-6 Sr. Flower Mound, Texas Shattuck-St. Mary s Prep 8 Dani Sadek Defensem an 5-9 Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North 9 Bryanna Neuwald Defenseman 5-4 R-So. Oakville, Ontario Aurora Jr. Panthers 10 Kara Gust Defenseman 5-5 R-Sr. Orland Park, Ill. Quinnipiac University 11 Allison Gasuik Forward 5-5 Fr. Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Bisons 12 Haley Studler Forward 5-11 So. Grosse Isle, Manitoba Balmoral Hall 13 Jessica Dunne Defenseman 6-0 Fr. O Fallon, Mo. Chicago Fury 14 Maggie Rothgery Forward 5-7 Jr. Elyria, Ohio Mercyhurst University 16 Melani Moylan Forward 5-6 Jr. Mississauga, Ontario Oakville Jr. Hornets 17 Julia McKinnon Forward 5-9 Jr. Kelowna, B.C. Ontario Hockey Academy 18 Julianna Iafallo Forward 5-8 Fr. Eden, N.Y. Buffalo Bisons 19 Danielle Gagne Forward 5-6 Sr. Brampton, Ontario Mississauga Chiefs 20 Kari Schmitt Defenseman 5-11 Sr. Canton, Mich. Belle Tire 21 Alexa Ranahan Defenseman 5-5 So. Salmon Arm, B.C. Okanagan Hockey Academy 22 Sara Schmitt Defenseman 5-11 Sr. Canton, Mich. Belle Tire 23 Katie Matheny Forward 5-8 So. Chesterfield, Mo. St. Louis Lady Blues 24 Claudia Kepler Forward 5-4 So. Verona, Wisc. Madison Capitals 26 Kendall Curtis Forward 5-7 Jr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Colorado Selects 27 Lauren Spring Forward 5-9 Fr. Kelowna, B.C. Pursuit of Excellence 30 Alex LaMere Goaltender 5-9 Fr. Albertville, Minn. North Wright County 32 Kassidy Sauve Goaltender 5-9 Fr. Whitby, Ontario Whitby Wolves 35 Selena Hunter Goaltender 5-7 Fr. Swarthmore, Pa. NAHA 39 Stacy Danczak Goaltender 5-6 R-Jr. Macedonia, Ohio Ohio Flames Alphabetical Roster NO. NAME POS. HT. CL./ELG. HOMETOWN LAST TEAM 26 Kendall Curtis Forward 5-7 Jr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Colorado Selects 39 Stacy Danczak Goaltender 5-6 R-Jr. Macedonia, Ohio Ohio Flames 13 Jessica Dunne Defenseman 6-0 Fr. O Fallon, Mo. Chicago Fury 19 Danielle Gagne Forward 5-6 Sr. Brampton, Ontario Mississauga Chiefs 11 Allison Gasuik Forward 5-5 Fr. Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo Bisons 5 Breanne Grant Defenseman 5-8 So. New Liskeard, Ontario Toronto Aeros 10 Kara Gust Defenseman 5-5 R-Sr. Orland Park, Ill. Quinnipiac University 35 Selena Hunter Goaltender 5-7 Fr. Swarthmore, Pa. NAHA 18 Julianna Iafallo Forward 5-8 Fr. Eden, N.Y. Buffalo Bisons 24 Claudia Kepler Forward 5-4 So. Verona, Wisc. Madison Capitals 6 Taylor Kuehl Forward 5-8 Sr. Minnetrista, Minn. Mound Westonka 30 Alex LaMere Goaltender 5-9 Fr. Albertville, Minn. North Wright County 23 Katie Matheny Forward 5-8 So. Chesterfield, Mo. St. Louis Lady Blues 17 Julia McKinnon Forward 5-9 Jr. Kelowna, B.C. Ontario Hockey Academy 16 Melani Moylan Forward 5-6 Jr. Mississauga, Ontario Oakville Jr. Hornets 9 Bryanna Neuwald Defenseman 5-4 R-So. Oakville, Ontario Aurora Jr. Panthers 21 Alexa Ranahan Defenseman 5-5 So. Salmon Arm, B.C. Okanagan Hockey Academy 14 Maggie Rothgery Forward 5-7 Jr. Elyria, Ohio Mercyhurst University 8 Dani Sadek Defensem an 5-9 Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North 32 Kassidy Sauve Goaltender 5-9 Fr. Whitby, Ontario Whitby Wolves 20 Kari Schmitt Defenseman 5-11 Sr. Canton, Mich. Belle Tire 22 Sara Schmitt Defenseman 5-11 Sr. Canton, Mich. Belle Tire 27 Lauren Spring Forward 5-9 Fr. Kelowna, B.C. Pursuit of Excellence 12 Haley Studler Forward 5-11 So. Grosse Isle, Manitoba Balmoral Hall 7 Kayla Sullivan Forward 5-6 Sr. Flower Mound, Texas Shattuck-St. Mary s Prep 2 Cara Zubko Defenseman 5-8 Jr. Precevile, Saskatchewan Pursuit of Excellence 4

5 ROSTER BY POSITION FORWARDS (13) 6 Taylor Kuehl 7 Kayla Sullivan 11 Allison Gasuik 12 Haley Studler 14 Maggie Rothgery 16 Melani Moylan 17 Julia McKinnon 18 Julianna Iafallo 19 Danielle Gagne 23 Katie Matheny 24 Claudia Kepler 26 Kendall Curtis 27 Lauren Spring WCHA STANDINGS Conference Games Overall Pts GP W-L-T SW GF-GA Record GF-GA 1 Minnesota Wisconsin Minnesota Duluth North Dakota Ohio State Bemidji State St. Cloud State Minnesota State DEFENSEMEN (9) AROUND THE WCHA 2 Cara Zubko 5 Breanne Grant 8 Dani Sadek 9 Bryanna Neuwald 10 Kara Gust 13 Jessica Dunn 20 Kari Schmitt 21 Alexa Ranahan 22 Sara Schmitt GOALIES (4) 30 Alex LaMere 32 Kassidy Sauve 35 Selena Hunter 39 Stacy Danczak Friday, Feb. 13 Wisconsin at Ohio State...6:07 p.m. ET Bemidji State at Minnesota State...7:07 p.m. CT North Dakota at St. Cloud State...7:07 p.m. CT Minnesota Duluth at Minnesota...7:07 p.m. CT Saturday, Feb. 14 Bemidji State at Minnesota State...3:07 p.m. CT Wisconsin at Ohio State...4:07 p.m. ET North Dakota at St. Cloud State...3:07 p.m. CT Minnesota Duluth at Minnesota...7:07 p.m. CT COACH HANDRAHAN Nate Handrahan became the second head coach in Ohio State women s hockey history prior to the season. In three seasons as head coach Handrahan has compiled an overall record of In , Handrahan s team finished fifth in the WCHA with an overall record of , in league play. During the season Handrahan led the Buckeyes to a 19-win season, second most in program history and most since the season. Ohio State finished the year overall and advanced to the WCHA Final Face-Off for the first time since 2010, sweeping Minnesota Duluth on the road in its WCHA First Round Playoffs series. In Handrahan s first season in charge of the program he guided the Buckeyes to a overall record, in the WCHA. Handrahan is the second women s hockey coach in the 12-year history of the women s hockey program. Handrahan joins Ohio State after serving five years as head coach of the Robert Morris women s hockey program. Taking over the team following its inaugural season in , Handrahan s coaching style has established a young program that has shown great strides of growth each year. Under his direction, the Colonials contended with some of the top teams in the nation as the squad has picked up key victories over nationally-ranked opponents. During the season, Robert Morris knocked off the eventual national champion Minnesota-Duluth, 4-1, on the road. The Colonials followed with a 3-1 upset over defending national champion Wisconsin. Several student-athletes have reached exceptional levels during their careers under Handrahan s guidance. Among those was goaltender Brianne McLaughlin who became the NCAA Division I all-time career saves leader in She also earned a spot on the U.S. National Team and competed for the U.S. Olympic team at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, winning a silver medal. During his time at Robert Morris, Handrahan has produced two All-CHA First Team, three Second Team and three All-Rookie Team selections. The Colonials have also had success in the classroom as Handrahan s teams have earned 46 CHA All- Academic team honors. Before taking the helm of the women s program, Handrahan served as an assistant coach to the RMU men s hockey team for two seasons under head coach Derek Schooley. He assisted in the day-to-day operations of the team as well as instructing on and off the ice. A 2000 graduate of Niagara University, Handrahan assisted his alma mater in 2001 under Dave Burkholder and served as assistant coach for three seasons. His duties included recruiting, producing game strategy and practice plans, skill development, scouting, equipment management and strength and conditioning. While at Niagara, the team earned an automatic berth to the 2004 NCAA Tournament after capturing the CHA tournament title. While with the Purple Eagles, Handrahan recruited and coached four players who would see action in the NHL. A standout defenseman for the Niagara, Handrahan was a two-time All-ECAC West selection for the Purple Eagles. He played in every game during his four-year career and led the team to a No. 6 seed in the 2000 NCAA Tournament. He finished his collegiate career with 13 goal and 68 assists for 81 points, ranking 10th on Niagara s all-time assist list. 5

6 O H I O S TAT E W O M E N S H O C K E Y WISCONSIN GAME NOTES O H I O S TAT E B U C K E Y E S 02 Cara Zubko 05 Breanne Grant 06 Taylor Kuehl 07 Kayla Sullivan 08 Dani Sadek 09 Bryanna Neuwald 11 Allison Gasuik 12 Haley Studler 13 Jessica Dunne 14 Maggie Rothgery 16 Melani Moylan 17 Julia McKinnon 18 Julianna Iafallo 19 Danielle Gagne 21 Alexa Ranahan 23 Katie Matheny 24 Claudia Kepler 26 Kendall Curtis 27 Lauren Spring 30 Alex LaMere 32 Kassidy Sauve 39 Stacy Danczak Junior Preceville, Saskatchewan Buffalo, New York Eden, N.Y. Sophomore New Liskeard, Ontario Sophomore Grosse Isle, Manitoba Senior Brampton, Ontario Kelowna, B.C. Senior Minnetrista, Minn. Senior Flower Mound, Texas Junior Elyria, Ohio O Fallon, Mo. Sophomore Salmon Arm, B.C. Sophomore Chesterfield, Mo. Albertville, Minn. 10 Kara Gust (A) RS-Senior Orland Park, Ill. Whitby, Ontario 22 Sara Schmitt (C) Senior Canton, Mich. 6 Lakeville, Minn. Junior Mississauga, Ontario Sophomore Verona, Wis. RS-Junior Macedonia, Ohio 20 Kari Schmitt (A) Senior Canton, Mich. RS-Sophomore Oakville, Ontario Junior Kelowna, B.C. Junior Highlands Ranch, Colo.

7 OHIO STATE STATISTICS Ohio State Combined Team Statistics (as of Feb 13, 2015) All games Date Opponent Score Att. Oct 03 UNH W Oct 04 UNH W * Oct 10 at #2 Wisconsin L * Oct 12 at #2 Wisconsin L * Oct 17 BEMIDJI STATE W * Oct 18 BEMIDJI STATE W * Oct 31 SAINT CLOUD STATE L * Nov 01 SAINT CLOUD STATE W * Nov 7 at Minnesota State W * Nov 08 at Minnesota State W Nov 11 #8 MERCYHURST L * Nov 14 #2 MINNESOTA L * Nov 15 #2 MINNESOTA L * Nov 21 at North Dakota Tot * Nov 22 at North Dakota L Nov 28 at Robert Morris W * Dec 05 #8 MINNESOTA DULUTH Tot * Dec 06 #8 MINNESOTA DULUTH L * Dec 19 at #9 Bemidji State W * Dec 20 at #9 Bemidji State W Jan 03 at Penn State W Jan 04 at Penn State W * Jan 09 at Saint Cloud State W * Jan 10 at Saint Cloud State W * Jan 16 NORTH DAKOTA L * Jan 17 NORTH DAKOTA L * Jan 30 at #2 Minnesota Tot * Jan 31 at #2 Minnesota L * Feb 06 MINNESOTA STATE W * Feb 07 MINNESOTA STATE W TEAM STATISTICS OSU OPP SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Shot pct Goals/Game Shots/Game POWER PLAYS Goals-Power Plays Conversion Percent Shot Attempts Shot Percent GOAL BREAKDOWN Power Play Short-handed 1 7 Empty net 5 3 Penalty 0 0 Unassisted 3 7 Overtime 0 0 Shootout 0 0 Delayed Penalty 0 0 PENALTIES Number Minutes Penalties/Game Pen minutes/game SHOOTOUTS (Made-Att) Record: Overall Home Away Neutral ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE ## Player gp g a pts sh sh% pen-min pp sh 24 Kepler, Claudia Kuehl, Taylor Schmitt, Sara Schmitt, Kari McKinnon, Julia Gagne, Danielle Sullivan, Kayla Curtis, Kendall Moylan, Melani Spring, Lauren Ranahan, Alexa Rothgery, Maggie Matheny, Katie Neuwald, Bryanna Iafallo, Julianna Zubko, Cara Gust, Kara Grant, Breanne Studler, Haley Sadek, Dani Dunne, Jessica Gasuik, Allison Sauve, Kassidy Total Opponents ## Goalie gp min ga gaavg saves save% w-l-t 39 Danczak, Stacy : Sauve, Kassidy : TM EMPTY NET 16 13: Total : Opponents : Attendance Summary OSU Opponent Total Dates/Avg Per Date 15/337 15/825 Neutral Site #/Avg 0/0 Goals by Period 1st 2nd 3rd Total Ohio State Opponents Saves by Period 1st 2nd 3rd Total Ohio State Opponents

8 OHIO STATE STATISTICS Ohio State Overall Individual Statistics (as of Feb 13, 2015) All games Overall: Conf: Home: Away: Neut: Shots Penalties Goals ## Player gp g a pts sh sh% +- pen-min min maj oth pp sh fg gw gt ot ht pn ua 2 Zubko, Cara Grant, Breanne Kuehl, Taylor Sullivan, Kayla Sadek, Dani Neuwald, Bryanna Gust, Kara Gasuik, Allison Studler, Haley Dunne, Jessica Rothgery, Maggie Moylan, Melani McKinnon, Julia Iafallo, Julianna Gagne, Danielle Schmitt, Kari Ranahan, Alexa Schmitt, Sara Matheny, Katie Kepler, Claudia Curtis, Kendall Spring, Lauren Sauve, Kassidy Total Opponents Goal average Saves Record Goals allowed ## Goalie gp-gs minutes ga avg saves pct w l t sho pp sh en pen sog 39 Danczak, Stacy : Sauve, Kassidy : TM EMPTY NET : Total : Opponents :

9 OHIO STATE STATISTICS Ohio State Category Leaders (as of Feb 13, 2015) All games ## Points GP G A Pts Sh 24 Kepler, Claudia Kuehl, Taylor Schmitt, Sara Schmitt, Kari McKinnon, Julia Gagne, Danielle Sullivan, Kayla Curtis, Kendall Moylan, Melani Spring, Lauren ## Goals GP G A Pts Sh 24 Kepler, Claudia Kuehl, Taylor McKinnon, Julia Gagne, Danielle Curtis, Kendall Schmitt, Kari Schmitt, Sara Sullivan, Kayla Spring, Lauren Moylan, Melani ## Power-Play Goals GP PPG 6 Kuehl, Taylor Spring, Lauren Schmitt, Kari Schmitt, Sara 28 2 ## Short-Handed Goals GP SHG 16 Moylan, Melani 30 1 ## Game-Winning Goals GP GWG 19 Gagne, Danielle Kepler, Claudia McKinnon, Julia Spring, Lauren 30 2 ## Plus/Minus GP +/- 17 McKinnon, Julia Kuehl, Taylor Curtis, Kendall Sadek, Dani Kepler, Claudia Gust, Kara Iafallo, Julianna Rothgery, Maggie Schmitt, Kari Studler, Haley ## Assists GP G A Pts Sh 22 Schmitt, Sara Schmitt, Kari Kepler, Claudia Kuehl, Taylor Gagne, Danielle Moylan, Melani McKinnon, Julia Sullivan, Kayla Ranahan, Alexa Rothgery, Maggie ## Shots GP G A Pts Sh Sh% 24 Kepler, Claudia McKinnon, Julia Kuehl, Taylor Schmitt, Sara Schmitt, Kari Gagne, Danielle Curtis, Kendall Moylan, Melani Sullivan, Kayla Iafallo, Julianna ## Shot Pct. GP G A Pts Sh Sh% 12 Studler, Haley Grant, Breanne Sadek, Dani Spring, Lauren Rothgery, Maggie Gagne, Danielle Sullivan, Kayla Kuehl, Taylor Curtis, Kendall Kepler, Claudia ## Penalties GP Pen Min 19 Gagne, Danielle McKinnon, Julia Schmitt, Sara Gust, Kara Curtis, Kendall Moylan, Melani Ranahan, Alexa Zubko, Cara Schmitt, Kari Kepler, Claudia ## Penalty Minutes GP Pen Min 19 Gagne, Danielle McKinnon, Julia Kepler, Claudia Schmitt, Sara Gust, Kara Zubko, Cara Ranahan, Alexa Curtis, Kendall Moylan, Melani Schmitt, Kari

10 OHIO STATE STATISTICS Ohio State Overall Team Statistics (as of Feb 13, 2015) All games Overall: Conf: Home: Away: Neut: TEAM STATISTICS OSU OPP SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Shot pct Goals/Game Shots/Game Assists POWER PLAYS Goals-Power Plays Conversion Percent Shot Attempts Shot Percent GOAL BREAKDOWN Total Goals Power Play Short-handed 1 7 Empty net 5 3 Penalty 0 0 Unassisted 3 7 Overtime 0 0 Shootout 0 0 Delayed Penalty 0 0 PENALTIES Number Minutes Penalties/Game Pen minutes/game Minor Major minute Misconduct 0 1 Game Misconduct 3 3 Gross Misconduct 0 0 Match 0 1 SHOOTOUTS (Made-Att) ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date 15/337 15/825 Neutral Site #/Avg 0/0 Goals by Period 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total Ohio State Opponents Saves by Period 1st 2nd 3rd OT Total Ohio State Opponents